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The nurse is caring for a patient during the first 24 hours following surgery. How often will the nurse assess for bleeding under the dressing? a. Every 30 minutesb. Every 15 minutesc. Every 2 to 4 hoursd. Every 5 to 8 hours

Alain is planning to use video as a visual aid in his persuasive speech. According to your textbook, he should

Which of the following statements about dissociative disorders is true?

Describe the difference between conversion disorder and factitious disorder.

Several months after being trapped in a collapsed building for several hours before being rescued, a patient admits to currently feeling “numb” and being unable to relate well with people. The patient sometimes re-experiences the terror associated with being trapped. The data collected about the patient are consistent with the symptoms of which problem?

What is the nurse’s initial action when working with a patient with PTSD?

To assist patients diagnosed with somatic symptom disorders, the most helpful thing for a nurse is to: 

A patient’s family member died years ago in the 9/11 World Trade Center explosion. The patient says, “I can’t go into tall buildings because I get sweaty, my heart races, and I can’t breathe. I get terrifying feelings the building will explode.” These symptoms suggest which diagnosis?

Which of the following is not a typical characteristic of a panic attack?

The biggest contributor to fraud occurring per the ACFE report was lack of anonymous reporting systems.